Public Forum: Mapleton starting off on wrong foot

Thursday

Aug 21, 2008 at 5:02 AM

Many other parents at Mapleton Elementary and I were very upset when notified on the first day of school we were not allowed to enter the school.

I have always walked my children to class on the first day of school. This is something I have done for many years. My oldest child is in 10th grade and my youngest in first. I am very upset about this new procedure as I know many other parents are as well. If there is a true reason other than meanness, this should have been announced at open house.

I was very surprised to find that we have a new principal and she didn't even make any announcements at open house. I also was surprised to find out who she was since I did see her in the hall but she didn't even bother to introduce herself. I know the school wants parent involvement, but I just don't see how that will happen without support from the principal.

Thank you for listening to my concerns. I will be at the next board meeting, and I bet there will be a full house.

Cheryl Bates

Ashland

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